Meridian Announces Notification of Transactions of Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Meridian Mining grants DSU awards worth CAD 75,000 each to two new non-executive directors, vesting monthly and payable on board exit.
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Meridian Mining (MRRDF) granted conditional deferred share unit (DSU) awards on 10 September 2026 to new Non-Executive Directors Carlos Vilhena and Felipe Holzhacker Alves under its Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Each director received an award over 44,118 ordinary shares, valued at CAD 75,000 based on the last equity issue price of CAD 1.70 / GBP 0.92 per share. The company states that these awards satisfy commitments made in connection with their election to the board and are consistent with historical appointment awards. DSUs normally vest in twelve equal monthly instalments, conditional on continued engagement, and are settled only after the director leaves the board. The grants were made for nil consideration and took place outside a trading venue, in line with UK Market Abuse Regulation notification requirements.
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London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - September 11, 2026) - Meridian Mining plc (LSE: MNO) (TSX: MNO) (FSE: N2E0) (Tradegate: N2E0) (OTCQX: MRRDF) ("Meridian" or the "Company") announces that, on 10 September 2026 it granted the following conditional share awards under the Meridian Mining Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Omnibus Plan") to the following Non-Executive Directors, both of whom joined the Board immediately after the Company's annual general and special meeting on 29 June 2026. Awards take the form of deferred share units ("DSUs").
| Name | Role | Award type | Number of shares under award |
| Carlos Vilhena | Non-executive director | DSU | 44,118 |
| Felipe Holzhacker Alves | Non-executive director | DSU | 44,118 |
In calculating the number of shares in the Company over which these awards have been granted, the Remuneration Committee of the Company has applied the price of CAD1.70/GBP£0.92 (being the last equity issue price).
The Board has granted DSUs to both Non-Executive Directors in order to satisfy commitments made to each Non-Executive Director prior to and in connection with their election by the shareholders to the Board, and before the admission of the Company's shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange. The aggregate value of the shares under each Non-Executive Director's award (CAD75,000 based on the last equity issue price of CAD1.70) reflects the value of awards granted historically to Non-Executive Directors in connection with their appointment.
The Company has consulted on these arrangements with major shareholders.
DSUs will normally vest in twelve equal monthly instalments conditional upon the relevant individual's continued engagement. The actual payout or settlement of a DSU is only applicable once a Director leaves the Board.
The relevant notifications set out below are provided in accordance with the requirements of the UK Market Abuse Regulation.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Meridian Mining plc
Mr. Gilbert Clark - CEO and Director
Meridian Mining plc
8th Floor, 4 More London Riverside
London SE1 2AU
United Kingdom
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NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF
PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | ||||
| a) | Name | Carlos Vilhena | |||
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||||
| a) | Position/status | Non-Executive Director | |||
| b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |||
| 3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | ||||
| a) | Name | Meridian Mining plc | |||
| b) | LEI | 984500EB404A37FD8886 | |||
| 4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | ||||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary Shares of EUR 0.01 each | |||
| Identification code | GB00BVPND783 | ||||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Grant of an award under the Meridian Mining Omnibus Incentive Plan | |||
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | ||||
| Price(s) | Volume(s) | ||||
| Nil consideration | 44,118 | ||||
| d) | Aggregated information | N/A | |||
| - Aggregated volume | |||||
| - Price | |||||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 10 September 2026 | |||
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |||
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated | ||||
| a) | Name | Felipe Holzhacker Alves | |||
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||||
| a) | Position/status | Non-Executive Director | |||
| b) | Initial notification /Amendment | Initial notification | |||
| 3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | ||||
| a) | Name | Meridian Mining plc | |||
| b) | LEI | 984500EB404A37FD8886 | |||
| 4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | ||||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument | Ordinary Shares of EUR 0.01 each | |||
| Identification code | GB00BVPND783 | ||||
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Grant of an award under the Meridian Mining Omnibus Incentive Plan | |||
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | ||||
| Price(s) | Volume(s) | ||||
| Nil consideration | 44,118 | ||||
| d) | Aggregated information | N/A | |||
| - Aggregated volume | |||||
| - Price | |||||
| e) | Date of the transaction | 10 September 2026 | |||
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | |||
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FAQ
How was the number of DSUs for each Meridian Mining non-executive director calculated?
The Remuneration Committee calculated the number of shares for each award using a reference price of CAD 1.70 / GBP 0.92 per share, which is stated as the last equity issue price. At this price, an award value of CAD 75,000 corresponds to 44,118 shares for each non-executive director.
What are the vesting and payout conditions for the Meridian Mining DSU awards?
The DSU awards will normally vest in twelve equal monthly instalments, conditional on the relevant individual's continued engagement with the company. The company states that actual payout or settlement of a DSU occurs only once a director leaves the board.
Why did Meridian Mining grant DSUs to these non-executive directors?
The board granted DSUs to both non-executive directors to satisfy commitments made to them prior to and in connection with their election by shareholders to the board, and before the admission of the company's shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange. The company indicates that the CAD 75,000 value reflects awards historically granted to non-executive directors on appointment and that it consulted major shareholders on these arrangements.